Marriott has opened a hotel under its luxury St Regis brand in the capital of Egypt, located on the banks of the River Nile.
Located at the north end of the Nile Corniche mixed-use development, The St Regis Cairo is situated across 39 storeys with design by architect Michael Graves.
The hotel comprises 286 lavish rooms and suites – three of which feature a private fitness room, sauna, and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Nile – and a further 80 apartments. All accommodations include the brand’s butler service.
Interiors feature dark wood and rich textures with intricate embroidery, bejewelled panelling, bronze and wood carvings “embellished with flashes of shimmering gold”, mother of pearl inlays and crystal chandeliers.
There are several F&B venues, which include southern Italian cuisine at La Zisa, Singaporean cuisine at Tianma, premium meat cuts at J&G Steakhouse, and a selection of Mediterranean and Egyptian dishes at poolside restaurant and bar Sirocco. The hotel is also home to Envy, “an enchanting and glamorous” lounge, while guests can enjoy afternoon tea at The Water Garden, which features authentic Egyptian interiors.
Additionally, The St Regis Bar draws inspiration from the King Cole Bar at the brand’s flagship in New York, where the Bloody Mary cocktail was reportedly first created in 1934 – the Egyptian outpost offers its own rendition of the signature drink, infused with Hibiscus flower. The bar also boasts a mural entitled “The Pink Sun” which references ancient Egypt and the birth of a modern civilisation.
The property also includes a library, a 1,000 sqm spa, an athletic club, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. There is a 990 sqm ballroom with a vaulted three-storey high ceiling which can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, and ten flexible meeting rooms.
Satya Anand, President for EMEA at Marriott International, commented:
“Egypt has historically been one of our key markets and strategically significant to our growth in the region.
“Cairo is a storied destination that has long mesmerized the global traveller with its incredible energy offering a vibrant mix of history, culture, tradition and glamour. The St Regis Cairo is an exciting addition to our fast-growing brand portfolio and is set to elevate Cairo’s luxury hospitality landscape with its remarkable design, uncompromising service, and exceptional culinary venues.”
Eng. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, CEO of Qatari Diar (the firm behind The Nile Corniche project), added:
“We are delighted to strengthen our global portfolio of hospitality developments with the opening The St Regis Cairo. This luxury landmark will introduce higher standards of hospitality to this beautiful destination with its unparalleled levels of luxury and exceptional service – both of which the iconic St Regis brand is renowned for.”
Marriott also recently signed an agreement to debut the luxury brand in Chicago in July 2021.
Marriott currently operates 45 luxury hotels and resorts under the St Regis brand.
